Safety Director

ABGi•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ABGi USA is hiring on behalf of one of our EPC clients in Deer Park, TX. We are seeking experienced professionals to join a growing team supporting industrial and construction projects in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers the chance to work with an established organization focused on safety, operational excellence, and long-term growth. Candidates with strong industry experience, leadership capabilities, and a hands-on approach are encouraged to apply. Company Overview A growing industrial engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company providing construction, maintenance, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, plumbing, and plant services across multiple industries including oil & gas, chemical, food & beverage, renewables, water treatment, and manufacturing. The company emphasizes a strong safety culture, operational excellence, and its “Target Zero” initiative focused on zero incidents and zero injuries. Position Summary The firm is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and support field safety operations across industrial construction and maintenance projects. This individual will be responsible for promoting and enforcing company safety policies, ensuring OSHA and client compliance, conducting field audits, and helping foster a proactive safety culture throughout all job sites. The Safety Director will provide leadership, oversight, and ongoing support for company-wide safety initiatives while serving as a key liaison between company safety goals and field operations. This role will work directly with client HSE teams and provide oversight and support across active project sites. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial construction, plant environments, and EPC projects, with the ability to work closely with field leadership, craft personnel, clients, and safety personnel to drive safe work practices and continuous improvement. This position will also provide management oversight of the Safety team while supporting personnel actively managing day-to-day field activities. The firm is a growing organization, and the structure and growth opportunities associated with this role will continue to evolve alongside the company’s expansion. Travel to active project sites will be required as part of this position.

Requirements

5+ years of safety leadership experience within industrial construction, EPC, maintenance, refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, or energy environments
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial construction safety standards
Experience supporting multiple field projects and fast-paced construction environments
OSHA 30 required
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to build relationships with field teams, clients, and leadership while maintaining accountability
Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting systems
Must be willing to travel to project sites as needed

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500 preferred
CHST, CSP, ASP, or other safety certifications preferred
Experience leading or managing safety personnel and field safety initiatives preferred
Industrial plant maintenance and turnaround/shutdown experience
Experience in oil & gas, chemical, water treatment, food processing, renewables, or data center construction
Familiarity with Basic Plus, NCCER, confined space, excavation, crane operations, and electrical safety requirements
Experience working in live operating facilities and mission-critical environments

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and enforcement of company HSE policies, procedures, and safety initiatives across active job sites
Provide field safety oversight and engagement across industrial construction and maintenance projects
Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and company safety standards
Conduct regular field audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and behavioral observations
Oversee incident management processes, including investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company safety programs and initiatives
Facilitate site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee safety training and support
Maintain accurate safety documentation including JSA’s, permits, incident reports, and inspection logs
Support project teams during planning and execution phases to identify and mitigate risks
Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field supervisors to maintain safe working environments
Monitor subcontractor safety performance and compliance
Participate in client safety meetings, audits, and coordination efforts with client HSE teams
Promote the Company's “Target Zero” safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with respiratory protection, fit testing, fall protection, confined space, LOTO, hot work, and other industrial safety programs
Ensure employees maintain required certifications and site-specific training requirements
Provide leadership and management oversight to the company Safety team
Serve as a liaison between executive leadership, safety personnel, and field operations teams